Acceptance speeches are tough - you need to convey gratitude, honor, competence, and humility, all at once. Here are four user-submitted speech tips.
Keep it short and sincere. Thank the people who presented the award and if time permits, a FEW others who helped you to earn it. Smile and sit down or leave the stage. Be humble. One of the better speeches I have heard was when Ron Howard won an academy award for best director for "A Beautiful Mind." He said he often dreamed about receiving the award and what he would say, but now that he was at that moment, he felt very humble. Remember to thank your significant other. Nothing seems to stir up more gossip than forgetting to thank your husband/wife/partner. If appropriate, acknowledge those who went before you. Eminem once accepted a grammy and quickly read a list of rappers who influenced him. It was a classy move. Share some of the happiness you are feeling. You don't have to gloat. Remember to thank people who helped and supported you on your way to winning the award. It'll make them happy, and taking the spotlight off yourself for a thank you will actually make you look even better in your big moment. It is important to be humble, but not too humble. If you appear too humble, people will perceive this as fake and think you have a big ego and may not really deserve the award. While prepared remarks are nice, they generally are not something that people remember or find moving. Think about what you want to say ahead of time and even practice, but avoid note cards if possible. Thank others not through a litany of names, but choose one or two influential people who helped you succeed in getting the award and tell a short story about how they helped. If it's funny, that's even better. As you are speaking keep a sense of the audience, are they captivated or are they losing interest? If they appear to be falling asleep, then try to wrap up quickly. There is nothing worse than being classified as 'just another boring acceptance speech.'
Academy Award
Award acceptance speeches can be hard, but you've already won the award - the speech is the easy part. Happy speaking!
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